Portland, Oregon vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 9.2% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $88,464 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Renton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Portland, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher